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Jim Graddick - Jim started playing fiddle at the age of 11 here at Bill’s. He spent hundreds of Friday nights honing his skills with the plethora of great musicians that frequent Bill’s on the weekends. He went on earn his degree in music education from USC in 2012. Since then he has won numerous awards including Renofest in 2015, the 2017 SC fiddle championship, and 2018 Old Time Guitar Championship. He was then voted Fiddler of the Year by the Carolinas Country Music Association in 2018 and 2019. In 2022 Jim won 6th place at Galax- the largest and oldest fiddle championship in the country. In 2020 Jim found his greatest prize-his wife Kaelah. After a short engagement they were married and now perform weddings and concerts together. Their farm is called Fiddle & Flock.
Erin Hall - Erin teaches early piano and voice here at Bill's. She's been singing since she was a young girl and says that music runs in her veins! Currently she is an active vocalist and conductor helping to coach the Alive Contemporary Band at Mt. Tabor Lutheran Church. She received a Bachelors of Arts In Music from the University of South Carolina, as well as a certificate in Musical Performance from the university.
Martha Butler - Martha can teach just about anything! Her positive spirit and energy make lessons fun and productive! One of Martha's students told her, " You actually asked me what I want to play and learn instead of telling me what to play." This sums up her customized approach to working with students. She also focuses on helping students get over fears of playing in front of others by having them play along with her and recorded music as soon as possible. Learning to play an instrument is supposed to be fun. Many of her students learn to play multiple stringed instruments once they learn the basics. Learning to play by ear is another skill she encourages since music is audible not visual. The activity of music is a great way to keep the brain healthy and sharp.
Jim Morgan - Jim is a multi-instrumentalist and folk musician. He teaches guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, and upright bass to students of all ages. He uses his own materials and tends to focus on traditional Appalachian music, i.e. bluegrass and old time, but can help students get started and progress in any style. He can teach both Scruggs style (i.e. bluegrass) and clawhammer for his banjo students. Jim says he'll attempt to play anything with strings! Check out his website: www.jimmorganmusic.com
Music Lessons
Bill's offers music lessons by appointment from Tuesday through Thursday. Lessons are typically 30 minutes long on a weekly basis at a specific day and time. (Example: Every Tuesday at 1pm.) Cost is $29 per 30 minutes. Hour long lessons and video lessons can be arranged if desired. Please call 803-796-6477 to schedule your time slot.
Brent Hall - Brent is a musician, teacher, and recording artist from the Columbia area. He started playing the guitar at 4 years old. Along with teaching guitar since 2014, he’s involved in several other musical projects. He’s played with many local artists as well as Country Music Hall of Fame artist Tommy Cash (brother of Johnny Cash), Leona Williams, and Brenda K. Perry. He’s played and recorded in Nashville! As a teacher he guarantees that students will learn to play and understand the joy of music. He’s excellent with beginners, children, and adults of all ages, and he looks forward to encouraging all aspiring musicians!